Do you support alcohol sales in your city?

At least 1,200 Lumberton residents say they would like to be able to purchase or consume alcohol at businesses in city limits, and next week the city council will vote on calling a special election that could allow them to do that. As part of the multi-step process allowing alcohol sales, the city has verified the 1,252 signatures on a petition submitted by the Keep Dollars in Lumberton group, which wants businesses to be able to sell alcohol and wine in restaurants and convenience stores. Once the council votes, the issue will be put on the November ballot. Don Burnett, president-elect of the Lumberton Chamber of Commerce and a member of the city council, said the city is limiting its potential tax revenues by not allowing restricted alcohol sales.

Do you support alcohol sales in your city?

Yes. Alcohol sales help entice new restaurants and stores to open, generating more tax dollars.

No. The risk of fatal accidents and increased violence is not worth the reward of profits from sales.

I think we should legalize all vices and tax buyers: Alcohol, drugs, gambling and even prostitution.